Castelo de Paiva weather in December (Norte Region, Portugal)

Interested in knowing the climate of Castelo de Paiva in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Castelo de Paiva typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 13°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Castelo de Paiva in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. Expect the heaviest rain of the year this month, often arriving in intense bursts. A poncho is essential for keeping dry. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 124 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Castelo de Paiva. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Castelo de Paiva climate page with graphs.

 

Castelo de Paiva, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

Data from: Porto, Portugal (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Portugal in December

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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